MTB: Ridge Run

Near Artists View Park West · Calgary area

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 28 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

MTB: Ridge Run is a 2.8 km out and back trail near Artists View Park West. It runs 1.4 km each way. The route gains 52 m in total and tops out at 1,159 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. It meets Ridge Run at 100 m and Mr. T at 0.9 km, and passes five other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass Big Rock. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 2.8km; 1.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 52m
Estimated time: 50min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,159m
Lowest point: 1,136m

Elevation profile

1,136 m to 1,159 m

Highest point 1,159 m, lowest 1,136 m, 52 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 17% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

0.4 kmBig RockLandmark
1.4 kmTrailhead

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0744° N, 114.1938° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 128 trails in Calgary area

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30